RC Wingsuit - Part 1

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  • @supernaturalswampaids8083
    @supernaturalswampaids8083 7 років тому +1

    They also cup their arms as well. They point their toes down/back, completely extended. Legs bent at knee for “elevator” but it’s really a combo of upper and lower body movements and shape.

  • @Noneyabiz001
    @Noneyabiz001 4 роки тому +1

    Love the idea of an RC wingsuit. Next you should make a ridged airship

  • @SineCalvin9
    @SineCalvin9 7 років тому +1

    This is impressive. Really cool. Scaling aerodynamics is REALLY hard, and the acute and very mixed control of wing suits is, from what I understand, really really complicated and would take some serious actuators and surface bending/billowing to replicate with any accuracy. I don't think any computer TX could replicate accurately the intricacies of what a human brain and a few hundred muscles can figure out to steer a suit, not to mention the sensors that humans come standard with (touch,joint position, wind on face, force on arms,legs, etc) but, If accuracy/scale is the goal, you did exactly what I would have recommended for a 2-servo ship. I can't wait to see you fly it!

  • @maustrian85
    @maustrian85 7 років тому +1

    You could build an air balloon to lift it, 2 air crafts in one project ;D. I really like the different air crafts you build, it differs from all the drone videos! Keep up the good work!

  • @MotorMenaceFPV
    @MotorMenaceFPV 4 роки тому +1

    I thought I was the ONLY person that had one of these!! LOL
    I built mine 6 years ago, it's a great way for kids to learn flight without the prop dangers.
    I used a batman stuffed toy for my diver and 2 9g metal gear servos. 2s 300mah lipo.
    CG just below the divers neck. Instead of a parachute I used Halloween batwings from a costume store, they deploy with the flaperon switch.
    It's a sweet bank and yank flyer, and best thing is it could nail you in the face from the sky and its completely painless lol.

  • @NikkoMamallo
    @NikkoMamallo 7 років тому +65

    Interesting for sure! I'm a skydiver, wingsuiter, and wingsuit instructor with ~1500 jumps. Happy to help you figure some of this out. Currently, you're missing a key input on the tail, but for your purpose you may not need it. One thing to think about for your parachute -- what way is the model flying and what is the parachute going to do when the servo opens the parachute? With enough forward speed, the parachute will likely snag the bit that goes under the servo horn as the parachute moves towards the feet and not directly towards the sky.

    • @miniwarrior7
      @miniwarrior7 6 років тому

      Nikko Mamallo I can't find the flight video so I'm assuming it didn't work out too well 😂

    • @artpolo1867
      @artpolo1867 4 роки тому

      1500 jumps , WOW

    • @jacintashand7033
      @jacintashand7033 4 роки тому +1

      Cool

  • @R3IMYSS
    @R3IMYSS 4 роки тому +2

    Hey Tom, so you can smooth out those rough surfaces by using acetone. Yup, it's that simple. :)
    You place the model on a "stand" of some sort, inside a dinner plate or what ever. Then you take tissue towel and soak it in the acetone, put it in the bottom of a vase (make sure to wedge it so it doesn't slide down onto the model) and then you place the vase (upside down) over the model. And pour some water in the bowl or plate to stop any fumes from escaping.
    And voila! You will have a smooth model. Just be sure to keep an eye on it, I think it only takes like 30 minutes to 2 hours to do, so don't walk away from it once you've started. :)

  • @kustomweb
    @kustomweb 6 років тому +2

    I love this kid, he makes our entire species better. Best of UA-cam. Bob Ross loves you.

  • @jrotor3301
    @jrotor3301 7 років тому +1

    Well, you don't see anyone else as dedicated to engineering one of these from scratch on UA-cam. Well done Tom! Cheers!

  • @0neTwo3
    @0neTwo3 7 років тому +2

    Thats gonna be BANANAS if it even comes close to working!

  • @error.418
    @error.418 7 років тому +2

    Since it's not aerofoil shaped, this is more like an old-school bat suit than a wingsuit. I'm a professional wingsuiter and would love to answer any questions. The planform you chose is more like a beginner's suit and will have far less lift than the more advanced planforms that have a lot more wing surface area.

  • @senorjp21
    @senorjp21 7 років тому +2

    I'm always floored by how much you do in a week! I think wingsuit people use their "tail" as a control surface.

  • @MatthewEvansFPV
    @MatthewEvansFPV 7 років тому +30

    Can't wait to see how this thing flies!

  • @MCsCreations
    @MCsCreations 7 років тому +1

    Looking great already! Great work!

  • @Garrettcubed
    @Garrettcubed 7 років тому +11

    to get rid of the white on the 3d print use a heat gun, it will melt the little micro fractures back together

    • @haberdasherv
      @haberdasherv 7 років тому +1

      It also helps to sand the PLA under running water

  • @TheAlbertoww
    @TheAlbertoww 7 років тому

    You seriously have to keep going with the hovering rocket project. There is nothing like that project in youtube, and it is A W E S O M E

  • @luism9818
    @luism9818 7 років тому

    Nice project. This parachute raiders with an FPV system will be a new rc sector.

  • @yobrojoost9497
    @yobrojoost9497 3 місяці тому

    I'm stunned by your dedication!

  • @kitesurfjerry
    @kitesurfjerry 7 років тому

    As a skydiver I think this is so cool. You could take it to a skydiving center and tell them to drop it from about 300mts. Best of luck.

  • @hamatvk2141
    @hamatvk2141 7 років тому

    Fascinating video and concept. I really hope this works out. I do think there are two or three "control" elements missing from this design.
    For more accurate replication of wing-suit flight you would need to consider
    - controllable "Shoulders" (to allow you to independently tuck either arm in close to the body to more effectively control roll, and to tuck them in simultaneously to control pitch an airspeed)
    - controllable "elbows" (for fine pitch and some yaw control)
    - controllable "hips"
    - controllable "knees"
    Of course a wing-suit is far more difficult to accurately replicate in RC as this form of flight is controlled far more like that of a bird or other flying animal which means that every bone and muscle is used to finely control some aspect of the flight. Even the head!
    I love this project. All the best

  • @MachineChrist6
    @MachineChrist6 7 років тому

    The fabric works exactly like a ram air parachute. Also the roll axis is done by actually twisting your body. Using your own torque.

  • @Humboldt710
    @Humboldt710 6 років тому

    You need a 25mW vtx/cam combo for the front and you can fly it FPV! Awesome project.

  • @azgarogly
    @azgarogly 7 років тому

    That sure looks great. Though I think it will glide... fall really fast and would be hard to control.
    You could launch that with a catapult. Will probably be more convenient than attaching it to another vehicle someone has to control.
    What I was thinking about for a while is a wingsuit made of carbon tubes and a "space blanket". Can make it really lightweight, which, in theory, would mean slower flying, more controlability and flight time. At cost of really bad wind penetration.

  • @lukakresoja5297
    @lukakresoja5297 6 років тому

    This has been a inspiration for me to build a scale plane, and the plane flies

  • @sjoer
    @sjoer 7 років тому +9

    You need legs to control roll/yaw, just like a skydiver would!

  • @ARepublicIfYouCanKeepIt
    @ARepublicIfYouCanKeepIt 7 років тому +2

    You're freakin' awesome Tom. Can't wait to see part two!

  • @shaung75
    @shaung75 7 років тому

    I think this is a great idea but sadly I don't think it'll work in its current form - for full control you'll also need to bring the hips and legs into play. You've got the right idea for roll control with the arms though. To turn right you'd either drop the right shoulder or straighten the left leg more than the right (or do both for tight turn), turn left do the opposite. To go forward faster your straighten the legs at the knees, slowdown or backslide bend the knees. Stability in flight comes from the fabric between the arms curving higher than the body CofG and acts like a shuttlecock - heaviest bit at the bottom. Hope this helps a bit, and looking forward to Pt2 regardless of whether it'll work or not :)

  • @meunbe459
    @meunbe459 6 років тому

    Cool video! You may know this, but you can put a dab of hot glue on the voltage regulator before heat shrinking. So it will not changes voltage on you, after crashing a bunch. Can't wait to see it fly!

  • @remotecontrolkid3077
    @remotecontrolkid3077 7 років тому

    This is the coolest thing ever!! Can’t wait to see it fly!

  • @afbennett3038
    @afbennett3038 7 років тому

    I get pretty exited every time you upload a video and you upload a lot

  • @HowToDIYRc
    @HowToDIYRc 7 років тому +87

    great idea but maybe you like to make the legs into an elevator?

    • @charles_1523
      @charles_1523 7 років тому +1

      How To DIY Rc what?

    • @mattthebat3581
      @mattthebat3581 7 років тому +14

      He's Saying make the legs control the height instead of them being a solid piece.

    • @croyce7699
      @croyce7699 7 років тому +32

      And another thought I immediately had would be to allow them to pivot like hips do, to act somewhat like a rudder.
      My prediction however is, this thing is more than likely going to fall like a stone.

    • @questionablethings6995
      @questionablethings6995 7 років тому +2

      The legs do pivot at the hips. Did you watch the video?

    • @dire_chinchilla4503
      @dire_chinchilla4503 7 років тому +6

      yeh but I don't think they're controlled by a servo.

  • @mikaelmrup3196
    @mikaelmrup3196 7 років тому

    You totally rock at explaining stuff (and 3D printing)

  • @eclipsonairplanes
    @eclipsonairplanes 6 років тому

    Good job! Let see how it flies

  • @saggynun1802
    @saggynun1802 6 років тому

    Genious mate. You know you have to FPV the head right 😉

  • @victoravina409
    @victoravina409 7 років тому

    that's the coolest build this year very original can't wait for the next vid

  • @dv1112223331
    @dv1112223331 7 років тому

    Always looking forward to your videos, thumbs up!👍👍

  • @foamyflightmaster9385
    @foamyflightmaster9385 7 років тому

    Very imaginative, good skills. Maybe add a small spring to chute release arm?

  • @spikekent
    @spikekent 7 років тому

    Great project Tom, can't wait to see the results.
    I agree, 3D Printz filament prints very well and gives outstanding results, especially for the price. I met them at TCT last year, they are very nice people too. I use their filament on both my MK2 and Sigma with consistently great results.

  • @evahxh
    @evahxh 7 років тому

    Someday i really want to go wingsuiting. Probably the closest we can get to actually flying so i feel like that would be really awesome. Ive always wanted to be able to fly somehow so yeah.

  • @MrChrisKnowlton
    @MrChrisKnowlton 7 років тому

    So interesting, I look forward to the following video

  • @rens2998
    @rens2998 7 років тому +28

    wow, I absolutly love your video's this is amazing!

  • @lucasdrever3127
    @lucasdrever3127 7 років тому

    Cool Idea. Pumpt to see how it works in the air.

  • @chipko
    @chipko 7 років тому +1

    Love that you (like I) use Spektrum!

  • @brummi9869
    @brummi9869 4 роки тому

    Dude 3D printz must’ve given you like 1 roll of pla to deserve that 6 second shoutout

  • @remidc
    @remidc 7 років тому

    Another ingenious creation. Lovely videos Tom! Great show off of your quick maths right there!

  • @Raycefan
    @Raycefan 6 років тому

    I love your videos as well. Especially the bicopter

  • @TheGreg6466
    @TheGreg6466 4 роки тому

    You can control both arms with one servo then use the other to change the angle between the legs and body, is tricky though because the whole body is used to control the flight, for example your hands can control direction, it's a very complex thing you're trying to replicate, you'll obviously simplify things though, I'm sure you can do it tom, i have faith in you, it'll be interesting to see how you do this. Cool idea.

  • @charlesw.3245
    @charlesw.3245 4 роки тому

    I've had an idea for a future build challenge. I thought designing a craft for self sustained flight with out using propellers, fans, rockets, or any conventional means would be fun. This would leave open ideas like flapping wings, Da Vinci's airscrew, thermal lift, and anything else you can think of. The vehicle should have some means of moderately quick forward movement and control (eliminating hot air balloons) and be able to maintain flight for at least a couple of minutes. If your up for a challenge maybe consider an upscaled rc honey bee that shows why the don't actually break the laws of physics. It sounds like a proper pain but that's what makes it fun.

  • @myhonchosg
    @myhonchosg 7 років тому +6

    Interesting project! Can’t wait to see this guy in action!!

  • @river2000sg2
    @river2000sg2 7 років тому

    Looking forward to the test flying day! Awsome idea!

  • @Fritschge128
    @Fritschge128 7 років тому +1

    In all honesty, I'd be surprised if that worked, but even more awesome!

  • @marlonguttormsen4416
    @marlonguttormsen4416 7 років тому +5

    You should have a fpv camera on it so that you can see where the rc wingsuit is flying.

  • @P8FPV
    @P8FPV 7 років тому

    Just when i think you cant build anything better then the last vid 😁👊✌

  • @neaksy6824
    @neaksy6824 7 років тому

    You are a smart man. I like your ideas!

  • @JaredReabow
    @JaredReabow 7 років тому

    roll control:
    if the diver pulls their right arm in, they lose wind resistance on their right which causes them to bank right.
    Your implementation of moving the arm back should also work but keep in mind that humans arms cannt rotate back quite like or as much as your model.

  • @Ripstop_pilot
    @Ripstop_pilot 7 років тому

    Legs should be independent for roll and pitch control as per a birds tail and wingsuit.
    Mix it as elevons tied in with arms as ailerons.
    Then construct from carbon fibre and use ripstop for wing surface. Maybe double skin it for a proper ram air aerofoil.

  • @TheHawxflight
    @TheHawxflight 6 років тому

    Just found your channel. Where has it been all my life!? Amazing work, keep it up!

  • @Skydive4ever
    @Skydive4ever 7 років тому

    DUDE!! That's awesome :-) I have a RC Skydiver, but I never thought of making a RC Wingsuiter, that's too cool. looking forward to seeing it fly. PS I contacted one of my friends who builds his own wingsuits and asked him to help you along with tips/help. I'm not yet versed in wingsuiting as I am only taking the wingsuit course this summer.

  • @Marco-nx5tj
    @Marco-nx5tj 7 років тому +1

    I think moving the legs and head also helps with pitch

  • @Kcburnit
    @Kcburnit 7 років тому

    Put it in an acetone Vapor chamber to help smooth the surfaces. You can also just use a sprayer or even a paintbrush and apply a small amount of acetone directly to the surface and it will give you a smoother cleaner finish on your 3D print. Other chemicals work as well such as lacquer thinner and xylene. If you're going to put it in the vapor chamber make sure and take all your electronics off first

    • @christianeaton
      @christianeaton 7 років тому

      Kcburn He mentioned that it's printed in PLA

    • @MrUnder30seconds
      @MrUnder30seconds 7 років тому

      whats the point its gonna smush into a thousand pieces anyway

    • @Kcburnit
      @Kcburnit 7 років тому

      He was commenting that it had a rough finish. PLA melt in acetone. Surrounding the pieces in acetone Vapor will melt just the surface enough to create a smooth finish

    • @christianeaton
      @christianeaton 7 років тому

      Kcburn Yeah, that works well with lots of plastics, but not PLA: ua-cam.com/video/VZUfq0yrtv4/v-deo.html

  • @LucasWeakley
    @LucasWeakley 7 років тому

    Awesome idea Tom!

  • @myusernameislongerth
    @myusernameislongerth 7 років тому

    Wingsuit requires surprisingly little input. It's pretty much just the movements of the head and shoulders for most maneuvers.

  • @jayrothwell
    @jayrothwell 7 років тому +3

    Awesome, looking forward to seeing the flight testing!

  • @zfotoguy71
    @zfotoguy71 7 років тому

    That is an awesome concept! I haven't seen anyone do this yet.
    My prediction is that it is much too heavy and will just fall like a rock. I suggest maybe 3D printing the frame with no infill and then using an airplane coating like Ultracote or some other film.

  • @thephilbertandgilbertshow
    @thephilbertandgilbertshow 7 років тому +1

    I have been waiting for someone to make one of these forever, Thanks! :)

  • @jonnywaselectric
    @jonnywaselectric 7 років тому

    Nice work. Might want to paint the back a different colour for orientation if it spirals

  • @FloridaFlying
    @FloridaFlying 7 років тому

    HECK YEAH!!! My dream come true!!

  • @motionsic
    @motionsic 7 років тому

    If it flies, would be good model to test out the theory that wing suit flyers can temporarily flare to level for water landing without parachute...

  • @epomeni-ekpompi
    @epomeni-ekpompi 7 років тому +2

    you should build a huge slingshot to shoot it with. also use a fan for the solder fumes ;)

  • @sanjayshethiya2545
    @sanjayshethiya2545 4 роки тому

    Your idea was crazy😉😉👍👍

  • @omgLamaoLOL
    @omgLamaoLOL 7 років тому

    The sanded surface finish can be improved by adding a thin layer of olive oil, after sanding.

  • @cameron-wy4wd
    @cameron-wy4wd 4 роки тому

    Quick heat gun treatment for the white from sanding. Get it right back to original color quickly. Wouldn’t go as far as trying to smooth it that way tho

  • @ChrisMuncy
    @ChrisMuncy 7 років тому

    I love these out of the box projects Tom. Keep up the great work. As a side note, you could use the Chinook to drop him hehehe

  • @AbdulAleemShekhani
    @AbdulAleemShekhani 6 років тому

    Great project, looking forward to seeing the drop :D

  • @FJB2024_
    @FJB2024_ 7 років тому

    Simple water wash will remove the white dust on the blue sanded wings.

  • @HungrySandwitch
    @HungrySandwitch 7 років тому

    You could use a big ballon designed to pop at a certain altitude. Maybe use another servo to cut the string if thats not possible.

  • @RCLoversan
    @RCLoversan 7 років тому

    Nice project! If it works I can easily see the RC wingsuit as a toy for the mass market.

  • @zoti
    @zoti 7 років тому

    I’m predicting this thing to fly about as good as a rock.

  • @nickartois9629
    @nickartois9629 7 років тому

    Brilliant I can't wait till the next one

  • @krakenking1597
    @krakenking1597 7 років тому +1

    Love your channel and your prints!

  • @ronaldonogueira74
    @ronaldonogueira74 7 років тому

    Very clever design and very neat construction, Tom,congrats. As a wingsuit BASE jumper and RC flyer I'm really anxious to see the results. When we fly a wingsuit the geometry is constantly changing depending on what we want to do. This is extremely difficult to model in a rigid design as even small shoulder, arms, legs torso, etc adjustments can make a huge difference in the flight path. Good luck with your project and let me know if I can help you with any info.

  • @junuhunuproductions
    @junuhunuproductions 7 років тому

    Great Design, I watch your videos in amazement, every time!

  • @emmanueldipom7183
    @emmanueldipom7183 4 роки тому

    That Is so cool. This is something that I just hade to see.

  • @miketech2
    @miketech2 6 років тому

    Pretty damn awesome! Can’t wait to see it fly, errrrrr, i mean fall with style!

  • @matthewarchibald5118
    @matthewarchibald5118 6 років тому +1

    I believe the white is from microfractures, a hot air gun should fix that because it'll remelt the surface material and it'll turn blue again.

  • @schrikeiv
    @schrikeiv 7 років тому

    I would definitely thin the walls as much as possible and a pivot at the hip area would be advantageous the more weight you can cut from this the better.....you could remove the webbing areas from the print and leave some kind of attachment area for the nylon

  • @C2H5OHist
    @C2H5OHist 7 років тому +16

    So you're essentially building everything that's missing in the Graupner catalog? How about a scale Caspian sea monster?

    • @yustinj.6792
      @yustinj.6792 7 років тому +1

      AlfonsoB now that would be something

  • @stonebayrocker
    @stonebayrocker 7 років тому +1

    Well! This is just remarkable awesome! 👍🏻 what a great creative content tribute you are!!

  • @WUTANGCLANMOFOS
    @WUTANGCLANMOFOS 6 років тому

    I saw a video where you put your printed pieces in a closed boxe or jar and put some acetone in it. ( acetone should not touche the plastic) A small fan helps the process. The acetone vapors smooths out the printed part. You can experiment with that for the proper duration of the process. Hope that can help!

  • @MrJacobbbo2
    @MrJacobbbo2 7 років тому +1

    Lets crowdfund a less embarrassing multimeter for Tom xD

  • @bamboozledbob3298
    @bamboozledbob3298 7 років тому +9

    Not an expert, but you'll probably need massive speed to have a noticeable effect of the control surfaces, so just dropping it from a height might not be enough.

    • @FJB2024_
      @FJB2024_ 7 років тому

      Robert K 2000 feet / 12 = 167 feet for scale.

    • @tissuepaper9962
      @tissuepaper9962 7 років тому

      So all he has to do is go to his local multi-story parking garage, or convince a radio station to let him drop it from their antenna, which would be cool.

    • @bamboozledbob3298
      @bamboozledbob3298 7 років тому +4

      The problem here is not the height itself, it is that at terminal velocity the wind resistance won't be enough for such a tiny wing surface. My guess is that it would have to be accelerated with a sling or something.

    • @pauljs75
      @pauljs75 7 років тому +1

      The hard part is when he gets it up to where terminal velocity wont be a problem, it's going to be far enough that it's almost too small to see.

    • @bamboozledbob3298
      @bamboozledbob3298 7 років тому

      Good point.

  • @thompascoe8463
    @thompascoe8463 7 років тому

    Loving the part 1 and part 2 stuff mate. Gets more info into the builds and gets double the views for your channel. If it helps a creator make more support then it's a good thing.

  • @macswanton9622
    @macswanton9622 6 років тому

    I think rotation in the hips would simulate the subtleties of a bird's tail somewhat

  • @mark675
    @mark675 7 років тому +1

    Plenty of washout like a hang glider will make it stable :)

  • @zakups7777
    @zakups7777 7 років тому +53

    Can‘t wait to see it flying. Btw, are you going to continue the hovering rocket model? :)

  • @twitchtwitchy8359
    @twitchtwitchy8359 6 років тому

    Looks very cool dude

  • @AndreBandarra1
    @AndreBandarra1 7 років тому +103

    quick maths! :D

  • @bonecutter_bob7708
    @bonecutter_bob7708 7 років тому

    You should say squirrel more, I love it

  • @nathanbarraud4349
    @nathanbarraud4349 7 років тому

    YES !
    That was something missing in the hobby!

  • @boyofcow
    @boyofcow 7 років тому +2

    Hi Tom. Great video as always and I've been particularly interested in all of your parachute/paragliding relating videos recently. As an ex-skydiver/wingsuiter I've a couple of thoughts which, although late for your current build, might be of use for future iterations.
    I would have considered using two alternative control surfaces instead of the articulated arms - a twist mechanism at the hips and a bend (like an elevator) at the waist. The twisting at the waist would simulate more accurately the way I would have steered, whist trying to maintain maximum arm inflation in anhedral position. Bending at the waist functioned to change both the camber of my body aerofoil and also the inherent angle of attack.
    I don't thing it will be a problem in your current build, since i predict a very head down attitude, but take a look at real wing suit videos and the parachute deployment. Typically forward speed is reduced for deployment by bending the legs at the knees, and pulling the arms into the body.
    If you any further details please get in touch. I'm also in the UK and happy to talk.

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      @ahmdabdallah5811 4 роки тому

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      And if you are in doubt about what We have sent down upon Our Servant [Muhammad], then produce a surah the like thereof and call upon your witnesses other than Allah, if you should be truthful. ( 2:23 )
      But if you do not - and you will never be able to - then fear the Fire, whose fuel is men and stones, prepared for the disbelievers.( 2:24 )
      And give good tidings to those who believe and do righteous deeds that they will have gardens [in Paradise] beneath which rivers flow. Whenever they are provided with a provision of fruit therefrom, they will say, "This is what we were provided with before." And it is given to them in likeness. And they will have therein purified spouses, and they will abide therein eternally. ( 2:25 )
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